The appointments of Ambassadors Jose Arthur P. Ampeso ’68 & Julius D. Torres ’72 as Chief of Mission Class I were confirmed by the Commission on Appointments earlier today.
Ambassador Torres was assigned to Jordan in February 2008 as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. He also oversees Philippine relations with the Palestinian National Authority as non-resident ambassador. While Ambassador Ampeso was Charge d’ Affaires at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Congratulations brods!